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Thailand Revokes Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor’s Citizenship

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revoked Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor’s Thai citizenship.
Kantor used his U.S. passport after naturalizing in 2013, violating Thailand’s Nationality Act.
Section 19(2) of the 1965 Nationality Act permits revoking naturalized dual citizens who continue using another nationality.
Chabad of Thailand said it was saddened, will pursue legal channels, and will keep its houses open.

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revoked Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor’s Thai citizenship.
Kantor used his U.S. passport after naturalizing in 2013, violating Thailand’s Nationality Act.
Section 19(2) of the 1965 Nationality Act permits revoking naturalized dual citizens who continue using another nationality.
Chabad of Thailand said it was saddened, will pursue legal channels, and will keep its houses open.